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Grade 4: £28,437 - £32,108 p.a. (pro rata)

About the role

The School of Archaeology is looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant who will be responsible for supporting the project New Bantu Mosaics, selected by the European Research Council (ERC) but funded by UKRI. The project brings together researchers in the UK and Africa and will provide new perspectives on Bantu expansions and developments in southern Africa. The role is part-time at 0.2 FTE (1 day per week) and fixed-term until 31 August 2029.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) for the project, Professor Shadreck Chirikure, the post holder will arrange and organise project meetings, fieldwork and equipment purchases; run reports as required by the PI and project team; assist in drafting written reports, and provide general administrative support for the PI.

About you

You will be able to demonstrate attention to detail and a high level of accuracy; have the ability to draft correspondence and assist in the production of well-presented reports; have excellent computer skills and a high standard of numeracy; and have the ability to work as part of a team and manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload.

You will have experience of working on confidential material and be able to exercise tact and discretion in correspondence and interactions with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Application process

Informal enquiries may be addressed to hr@arch.ox.ac.uk

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday, 13 February 2026.

Only applications submitted through the University of Oxford e-recruitment system and received before the closing date can be considered.

We expect to hold interviews in the last week of February 2026.

Grade 5: £32,108 - £37,338 per annum

Fixed-term 12 months (secondment cover)

0.1 FTE (at least three days onsite working)

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About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly organised HR Administrator to join the HR Team at the School of Archaeology. This role offers an excellent development opportunity for an individual with strong organisational and administrative skills who is keen to build their career in Human Resources within the University. As part of our supportive and reliable Professional Services team, you will play a key role in enabling the exceptional research and teaching delivered by our staff. Working closely with the HR Officer, you will support the full range of HR functions for the School, ensuring an efficient, proactive service and helping to promote good practice across all HR activities.

About you

You will have experience in HR administration: excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels; well-developed IT skills; accuracy and a high level of attention to detail; the ability to manage your own workload and work effectively as part of a team or independently. You will act as a key point of contact on a variety of HR-related matters, providing clear guidance and dependable administrative support.

You will have experience working with HRIS, preferably PeopleXD, and be able to maintain accurate staff records, assist with monthly payroll processes, and support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding activities. You will also provide wider administrative support to the Head of Administration and Finance, undertaking tasks appropriate to this grade.

Application process

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact the School of Archaeology HR Department at  hr@arch.ox.ac.uk.

Applications must be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. The supporting statement should clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday, March 9, 2026

We expect to hold interviews in the last week of March 2026

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